Chest Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
which chamber of the heart is most posterior?
A
left atrium
2
Q
at what vertebral level is the aortic arch seen on an axial CT slice?
A
T3
3
Q
the ascending aorta begins at the base of which chamber of the heart?
A
left ventricle
4
Q
at what vertebral level is the carina?
A
T5
5
Q
what is the middle branch off the aortic arch?
A
left common carotid artery
6
Q
the descending aorta is __ to pulmonary trunk.
A
posterior
7
Q
what is the most superior pulmonary vessel?
A
left pulmonary artery
8
Q
SVC is formed by the junction of the right brachiocephalic vein and what other vessel?
A
left brachiocephalic vein
9
Q
left brachiocephalic vein is formed by the union of the left internal jugular vein and what vessel?
A
left subclavian vein
